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Submitted by Margaret Morrone | Friday, November 2, 2012 - 2:34 PM.

My sister, Maureen Costello Estberg, had a procedure done by you today! Thank you SO much for helping her and my brother in law ,Chris to feel so well taken care of during this difficult time for them! Thanks to you & your staff. God bless you all.

Margaret ,sister

Submitted by gloria southard | Saturday, April 20, 2013 - 7:18 AM.

Had surgery on Apr 10, 2013 and feel amazing, surgery went well, on oxygen for a wk till I see surgeon, I am out walking, doing little chores around the house, I am ever so grateful !

I have read encouraging reports about the use of robotics and VATS in the treatment of thymic carcinoma. Does the presence of mediastinal adenopathy preclude a patient from a minimally invasive approach and do you employ high single high dose radiation intraoperatively? Thank you in advance.

Shannon, we sent your questions to Dr. Huang and he said, "Although minimally invasive techniques are increasingly common, they are most appropriate for early-stage localized disease without spread to the lymph nodes. Although intraoperative radiation can sometimes be used in some difficult situations, postoperative radiation is more commonly used." Thank you for your comment.

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localized (LOH-kuh-lized)

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

lymph (limf)

The clear fluid that travels through the lymphatic system and carries cells that help fight infections and other diseases. Also called lymphatic fluid.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

oxygen (OK-sih-jen)

A colorless, odorless gas. It is needed for animal and plant life. Oxygen that is breathed in enters the blood from the lungs and travels to the tissues.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

postoperative (post-AH-pruh-tiv)

After surgery.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

radiation (RAY-dee-AY-shun)

Energy released in the form of particle or electromagnetic waves. Common sources of radiation include radon gas, cosmic rays from outer space, medical x-rays, and energy given off by a radioisotope (unstable form of a chemical element that releases radiation as it breaks down and becomes more stable).

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

surgeon (SER-jun)

A doctor who removes or repairs a part of the body by operating on the patient.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

surgery (SER-juh-ree)

A procedure to remove or repair a part of the body or to find out whether disease is present. An operation.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

thoracic (thor-A-sik)

Having to do with the chest.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

will (wil)

A legal document in which a person states what is to be done with his or her property after death, who is to carry out the terms of the will, and who is to care for any minor children.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)